Corporate Travel Destinations

European river cruising is generally considered a summer affair, largely due to the inclement weather that is common across much of Europe during the winter months. When most travelers are considering a cruise, they are most often looking for sunny, warm weather that allows them to explore ports and lounge in the sun when on board. While this is not an option in much of Europe during the dreary months of winter, Spain is still enjoying sun and welcoming weather, even while some countries are covered in snow or experiencing freezing winter rainstorms.

This makes Spain group river cruises an ideal option for corporate travel planners who like the idea of European river cruising, but need to plan winter travel. It is particularly appealing for those who are planning a corporate cruise for participants that live in areas that have cold winters. The participants will enjoy having the opportunity to escape the cold and spend time in warmer weather, while the travel planner will enjoy the ease and convenience of planning a corporate cruise on one of Spain’s rivers.

River cruising is most appropriate for smaller groups, since river barges are considerably smaller than oceangoing vessels. Group river cruises are particularly appropriate for executive retreats, incentive travel programs and small corporate meetings.

Embarking on barge cruises on the rivers of Europe has become a popular option for both business and leisure travel; however, companies with smaller budgets or time constraints that will not allow them to send their employees or clients overseas can still partake in river cruising. River cruises are perfect for incentive travel for employees or customers, executive retreats, smaller corporate events and fundraisers. With many river cruise options available in the U.S., river cruising is a viable, affordable option for companies large and small.

American river cruises include ships on some of the better known rivers in the U.S., such as the Mississippi River, Missouri River and Columbia River, as well as the Great Lakes and rivers that run through Alaska, the South, the Heartland and other regions. River cruise ships offer the luxury and comfort of seafaring vessels, although they are much smaller than their oceangoing counterparts.

Because of their smaller size and more intimate environment, river cruises are particularly well-suited for team building vacations, executive retreats and incentive travel packages. River cruises can take place on a barge, steamboat or small ship and provide a different travel experience than other business and leisure travel options. By their nature, river cruises allow participants to see small towns and natural beauty that are often missed when taking more conventional vacations.

To plan a U.S. river cruise, visit Seasite.com to find helpful group cruise planning tools.

If you have a client who wants a special activity included in a meeting package–and there is a river in that city–your problem is solved. Many people who would not normally enjoy a cruise on the seas might love a river cruise, and almost any city with a major river in or near it will have a wonderful river cruise package.

Some of the favorite river cruise packages for business meetings include regions like Egypt, Europe, and even China. These destinations are exciting anyway, but adding a river cruise makes the experience unforgettable. Participants will see the beauty that seems to line riverbanks all over the world, learn about local cultures, and enjoy great food and beverage selections. Continue reading »

If you think of the color light tan when someone mentions Egypt, you’re simply not thinking enough. Sure, lots of Egypt is that color, including the sand and some of the ancient man-made structures. But there is so much more that the pyramid-and-sphinx cliché just doesn’t do it justice anymore.

First of all, there are some world-class properties in Egypt. Not only will you find hotels like the Four Seasons in Cairo, there are plenty of river cruise ships that are accommodating enough to hold meetings, entertain travelers, and display Egypt’s extraordinary beauty–you can book your travelers’ entire meeting trip on one of the river cruises.

Although some folks complain about the vendors hassling travelers all the time–and admittedly it can be a little aggravating–some of them actually have gifts you might want to bring back for the folks left behind. The vendors do try push as much on the tourist as they can, but understand it’s how they feed their families, and they won’t waste time following you around if you ignore them. Time is money to them. Continue reading »